Some SUVs exude elegance, while others capture rugged capability. The Mitsubishi Outlander and the Honda Pilot ask why you should have to choose between the two. Each SUV is sculpted with a sleek silhouette and soft curves, enhanced by an aggressive front fascia and high wheel arches that tease at its adventure capabilities.

The Honda Pilot is a familiar presence with its traditional proportions, black, gray, and blue colors, and simplified honeycomb grille. LED exterior lights and dramatic air breathers flank the grille, giving it a more assertive style.

While the Pilot may play it safe regarding design, the Mitsubishi Outlander has no qualms about making its presence known. Three dramatic lines stand front and center on the grille, surrounding the Mitsubishi emblem with pride. But don't think that's all. The Outlander also features dramatic concave LED headlights and available 20-inch 2-tone alloy wheels, among other attention-grabbing features.

If you want to drive a professional SUV with a fun side, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the way to go.

In your dynamic life, it may feel like some days you spend more time inside your SUV than you do at home. The Mitsubishi Outlander and the Honda Pilot are carefully crafted to ensure the ideal atmosphere. For starters, each SUV offers heated and ventilated front seats and a 3-zone climate control system that provides personalized comfort to you and your passengers.

While there are some cabin similarities, one of these models offers more for a more refined driving experience.

Despite similar climate amenities, the Outlander offers more of the professionalism you seek. The premium Semi-Aniline leather upholstery uses less invasive treatment to maintain its natural graining and texture, giving it a more natural look compared to perforated leather. As a bonus, the Outlander's strategic engineering means reduced road sounds and vibrations for a quieter and more enjoyable commute.

While your weekday commutes include highway travel, parking garages, and busy supermarkets, you need your SUV to perform flawlessly on all types of terrain. Soccer practice for your up-and-coming star isn't canceled because of a little rain; those scenic trails your family loves to take for weekend getaways are lined with gravel. Luckily, the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Honda Pilot can be outfitted with an available AWD system. When equipped, these drivetrains boost traction by distributing torque between each wheel.

Enhancing this traction is achieved through the various selectable drive modes. During your usual commute, switch between Normal Mode for a balanced ride and Eco Mode to extend trips to the gas station. When the weekend rolls around, toggle between the two off-road modes in the Pilot or the four modes in the Outlander. Exclusive Outlander modes include:

• Tarmac: Enhances grip and responsiveness on well-maintained scenic routes such as trailheads or state park entrances.
• Gravel: Optimizes traction and control on loose surfaces, ensuring a secure and balanced drive on unpaved roads.
• Mud: Maximizes wheel torque and minimizes slippage to power through deep, uneven terrain with ease.

For more precise control, the Outlander is the right SUV for the job.

No two days are the same. Sometimes, it's just you and the sunrise while on your way to the office, while other days are filled with laughter from your kids and their friends. With your changing needs, you need your SUV to be spacious and versatile enough to keep up.

Each SUV has its sizing advantage. The Outlander offers a more spacious ride for those up front, while the Pilot provides a little extra wiggle room for those in the back. Though, you may find it's easier to maneuver with the Outlander thanks to its smaller frame. Measuring only 185.8 inches (compared to 199.9 inches in the Pilot), the Outlander can better conquer sharp curves and easily claim parking spots.

You can't afford to miss a call while on the go. Smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ lets you stay connected, answer calls, and send audio text messages without touching your device. Instead, simply navigate the central touchscreen display to tap and swipe through a more connective commute.

Despite offering similar features, key differences make either the Mitsubishi Outlander or the Honda Pilot a more intuitively based SUV. Which will it be?

While the Honda Pilot offers tech upgrades in all categories, these upgrades still can’t compete with the offerings found standard with the Outlander. For those who want a more connective experience for less, the Outlander is ready for the task.

Innovative technology goes beyond entertainment. It includes the most updated safety suites to help you and your family travel from Point A to Point B as safely as possible. The Mitsubishi Outlander and the Honda Pilot come with their own safety suites—MI-PILOT Assist™ and Honda Sensing®, respectively—and each uses monitoring technology to alert you to potential hazards you may have missed. Your SUV may provide gentle braking or steering support when certain conditions arise.

A standard Blind Spot Warning system helps you more confidently perform lane changes, while Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection helps avoid forward-facing collisions. While there are similarities between these safety suites, only the Outlander offers these standard or available features:

• Reverse Auto-Tilt Door Mirrors
• Navigation-based Adaptive Cruise Control
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Rear Automatic Emergency Braking

While each SUV offers safety features to enhance your confidence, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers more to provide total peace of mind.